RogerDuke

I think Enos is in it too.....some versions call it Enosh. 

Man, very impressive range!

I sing a wide range....I've done gospel, country and rock. My fav. is rock though. I have a 3-4 octave range and I'm a trained singer ( diction, breath control, articulation, etc.)

Lol well...now I'm feeling selfish for saying...I spent almost 2 decades with the last survivors of the USS Arizona (which is also what I speak and present about).  So, I've got stories about them that most folks have never heard, plus my experiences with them. 
I'm a flutist and composer/arranger.  What sorts do you sing, then?

, I teach, I'm a musician, I'm a speaker/presenter, and just finished my first book (about to seek a publisher).  No doubt y'all have plenty on your plates as well!
WOW! What's you're book about? What do you do musically? ( I sing, you see)    I've always looked up to you for your ability.....but WOW!!  This is amazing! 

Hobie, you're too kind, thank you brother!
Just had no idea this would take 3 years.... 🤦‍♂️
Been tough to keep up, there's always PLENTY going on.  Besides projects like these, I teach, I'm a musician, I'm a speaker/presenter, and just finished my first book (about to seek a publisher).  No doubt y'all have plenty on your plates as well!
Thrilled to see the A-Z game is still going

I can't add anymore emoticons today....but IF I could, I'd give you 2!! A heart, because I love this stuff and a thanks, because you make it look so real!! WOW!  
 
* Hey Andrew ! I haven't seen you in a while!  Good to see you! Don't be a stranger!!    

Gettin' there, folks!
First, windscreen had to be made from scratch, since the windscreen frame was significantly widened from the Revell Classic VW kit.  Thankfully, it's flat, so, not impossible.  Started with the original windscreen, traced it, then added the appropriate fill plug, on paper.  Then, cut the new shape from packaging from something-or-other that my lovely wife bought (no idea what, it was in the recycling).



 
Next, the bumpers.  Closest option of the 3 kits is the Aoshima, except these represent the slightly later style with embedded lights. 
Removed the chrome with bleach, grind off the rubber strip (too wide), fill the light slots, add a new rubber strip.  Prime, spray black, mask the rubber strip and spray Alclad chrome.






 

The Dukes of Hazzard Fun Fact: Gy Waldron wanted at least 2 of the names to be biblical. Luke & Jesse.

i also wondered why it isn't miss emma tisdale instead of miZ

Welcome! I'm glad to see you. I play Hobie Hartkins on here....you know...a car salesman and the town drunk!  LOL!  It's great to have you!.......and no, I take a nip every once in a while but I'm no town drunk!   ( I'm not a car salesman either!) If I ever make a comment or a joke  you don't understand, just ask. It will have something to do with The show and everybody here will get it but the new people might not! 

Right on! +1 !! 

Tell us more about your love of the Dukes. How long you been a fan? Do you have any favorite episodes or a favorite character? Seen all the episodes? Met any of the stars? Have any collectibles? We want to know everything......Dukes related. 

Thanks. Made it through with a lot of tears. I'm happy it's 7-23. I have been dreading that first anniversary for awhile now. 

Thanks. Made it through with a lot of tears. I'm happy it's 7-23. I have been dreading that first anniversary for awhile now. 

This evening I am going to be reliving the nightmare of 7-22-23 when I lost my only child.  Thank you all for all your support this last year. The accident was at 7:14 EST. If you are so inclined I would appreciate a prayer around then. If not, a loving thought. 

Pro dirt bikes for me. Followed by NASCAR and then sport bikes like Moto GP. F1 is awesome but there is only so much time in the day. In fact, all road and track racing is awesome. If it has wheels, people in Hazzard wanna race it....or at least wanna watch it race.  

Just offering a little Uncle Jesse advice here. And a little reminder. Any time a new person joins and puts up their first post we should all respond. Even if it is with a single word "Welcome". I have been in their situation before....checked out a forum and received little response for my first post. That doesn't mean I didn't come back the next day. But it can be just enough reason to get them to stay. If they are interested in Hazzard enough to post in the first place, they just might be someone who hangs out for a long time. ❤ 

Pro dirt bikes for me. Followed by NASCAR and then sport bikes like Moto GP. F1 is awesome but there is only so much time in the day. In fact, all road and track racing is awesome. If it has wheels, people in Hazzard wanna race it....or at least wanna watch it race.  

Thank you!

It doesn't say much more in the book, although it does mention that Gy Waldron likes short names and was quite happy to have the rhyming name Luke Duke.

Thank you for the reply! Any ideas about why he wanted a reference to royalty?

From 'The Dukes of Hazzard: The Unofficial Companion':

[Gy] Waldron continued the play on words when he chose the name 'Duke' for his family, and dubbed the series 'The Dukes of Hazzard'. He wanted a reference to royalty, but the King family was already taken.

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"When I was a young man I worked in a hardware store with an elderly gentleman who was filled with the wit and wisdom of the country world. His name was 'Duke'."

Does anyone know? Why did the creators of this show give them that last name? Any particular reason?

Thanks. Made it through with a lot of tears. I'm happy it's 7-23. I have been dreading that first anniversary for awhile now.